Electrical impedance tomography as a tool for monitoring mechanical ventilation. An introduction to the technique.
Adv Med Sci
; 66(2): 388-395, 2021 Sep.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1347463
ABSTRACT
Electrical impedance tomography (EIT) is a non-invasive, radiation-free method of diagnostics imaging, allowing for a bedside, real-time dynamic assessment of lung function. It stands as an alternative for other imagining methods, such as computed tomography (CT) or ultrasound. Even though the technique is rather novel, it has a wide variety of possible applications. In the era of modern mechanical ventilation, a dynamic assessment of patient's respiratory condition appears to fulfil the idea of personalized treatment. Additionally, an increasing frequency of respiratory failure among intensive care populations raises demand for improved monitoring tools. This review aims to raise awareness and presents possible implications for the use of EIT in the intensive care setting.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Respiration, Artificial
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Tomography
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Electric Impedance
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Monitoring, Physiologic
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Adv Med Sci
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
J.advms.2021.07.010
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